Enterprise Storage, Networking and Container Platform

MikroTik RDS2216 RouterOS Enterprise Data Server

A high-performance MikroTik ROSE Data Server combining 20 U.2 NVMe storage slots, 100G networking, a 16-core 2GHz ARM CPU, 32GB DDR4 memory, container support and dual hot-swappable power supplies.

20 × U.2 NVMeHigh-density storage slots

2 × 100GQSFP28 network ports

16-Core ARM2GHz processor

32GB DDR4Installed memory

One Enterprise Data Platform

The RDS2216 combines storage, high-speed networking and container capabilities in one enterprise platform.

20 U.2 NVMe storage slots support high-density storage configurations.
ROSE is a RouterOS edition for Storage and Compute.
The platform supports networking, storage and container workloads.
Dual hot-swappable power supplies are included.

High-Speed Networking and Processing

The supplied interfaces span 10G, 25G and 100G connections alongside a 16-core ARM processor.

100G QSFP28

Two 100G QSFP28 ports are listed.

25G SFP28

Four 25G SFP28 ports are listed.

10G Connections

Four 10G SFP+ ports and two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports are listed.

ARM Processing

A 16-core 2GHz ARM CPU and 32GB DDR4 RAM are supplied.

RouterOS Storage and Containers

The supplied description outlines modular storage functions and OCI-compliant container support.

RouterOS supports exporting block devices over NVMe-TCP, encryption layers and modular storage configurations.
The source states there are no subscriptions or paywalls.
OCI-compliant containers such as MinIO, Nextcloud, Shinobi and Frigate are listed as examples.
Two USB ports are included for additional devices.

Technical Specifications

Specifications organised from the supplied product information.

Specification	Details
Model	RDS2216-2XG-4S+4XS-2XQ
Product Type	Enterprise storage, networking and container platform
Storage Slots	20 × U.2 NVMe
Processor	16-core 2GHz ARM CPU
Memory	32GB DDR4
100G Networking	2 × 100G QSFP28
25G Networking	4 × 25G SFP28
10G Optical Networking	4 × 10G SFP+
10G Ethernet	2 × 10 Gigabit Ethernet
Additional Interface	SFF-8644
Operating Platform	RouterOS Edition for Storage and Compute (ROSE)
Storage Capabilities	NVMe-TCP block-device export, encryption layers and modular storage configurations
Containers	OCI-compliant container support
USB	2 × USB
Power Supplies	Dual hot-swappable power supplies
Included Parts	IEC cord; K-90 cord; K-90 fastening set; rackmount ear; small rear support ears; long rear rackmount support ears

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers based on the supplied information for RDS2216-2XG-4S4XS-2XQ.

What is the MikroTik RDS2216?

It is an enterprise platform combining storage, high-speed networking and container capabilities.

How many storage slots are included?

It includes 20 U.2 NVMe storage slots.

Which processor and memory are supplied?

The system includes a 16-core 2GHz ARM CPU and 32GB DDR4 memory.

Which 100G ports are included?

Two 100G QSFP28 ports are listed.

Which other network ports are available?

The source lists four 25G SFP28 ports, four 10G SFP+ ports and two 10 Gigabit Ethernet ports.

Which operating platform does it use?

It uses the RouterOS Edition for Storage and Compute, described as ROSE.

Does it support containers?

Yes. The supplied description lists support for OCI-compliant containers.

Are redundant power supplies included?

Yes. Dual hot-swappable power supplies are included.

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(RDS2216-2XG-4S4XS-2XQ)

A high-performance, all-in-one storage, 100G networking, and container platform designed for enterprise environments. Featuring 20 U.2 NVMe storage slots and a special RouterOS Edition for Storage & Compute (ROSE).

Key Features:

20x U.2 NVMe storage slots
2x 100Gbit QFSP28
4X 25Gbit SFP28
4X 10Gbit SFP+
2X 10 Gigabit Ethernet
16 Core ARM CPU
32GB RAM

Included parts:

IEC cord
K-90 cord
k-90 fastening set
Rackmount ear
Small rear support ears (ROSE)
Long rear Rackmount support ears (ROSE)

Specifications

Details
Product code	RDS2216-2XG-4S+4XS-2XQ
Architecture	ARM 64bit
CPU	AL73400
CPU core count	16
CPU nominal frequency	2000 MHz
Switch chip model	98DX4310
RouterOS license	6
Size of RAM	32 GB
Storage size	128 MB
Storage type	NAND
MTBF	Approximately 200'000 hours at 25C
Tested ambient temperature	-20°C to 50°C
IPsec hardware acceleration	Yes

Powering

Details
Number of AC inputs	2
AC input range	100-240
Frequency (Hz)	50-60
Max power consumption	286 W
Max power consumption without attachments	105 W
Cooling type	10 fans